A comic Astaire/Rogers pairing that's more madcap than most. When stuffed-shirt Bellamy (and who can play that part better?) sends his dizzy radio-singer fiancee to a shrink to find out why she won't settle down, the dancing analyst opens her to the possibility of love and then sees his happiness heading down the aisle with the .. Read more
| Starring | Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ralph Bellamy, Jack Carson |
|---|---|
| Director | Mark Sandrich |
| Genres | Drama, Music/Musical |
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A comic Astaire/Rogers pairing that's more madcap than most. When stuffed-shirt Bellamy (and who can play that part better?) sends his dizzy radio-singer fiancee to a shrink to find out why she won't settle down, the dancing analyst opens her to the possibility of love and then sees his happiness heading down the aisle with the wrong man. The Berlin tunes include 'Change Partners'.
| Starring | Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ralph Bellamy, Jack Carson |
|---|---|
| Director | Mark Sandrich |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 23 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1938 To Rent: DVD: not available To Buy: DVD: 06 Feb 2004 |
Slight, frothy comedy musical; quite palatable, but it signalled the end of the Astaire-Rogers series.
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TWO STARS = 4 STARS
This is probably the most un-musical
Rogers / Astaire movie. Its just another
love story of the 30's which is set alight by the ... read more »
[Highly rated reviewer]
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Who cares?
Typically written off as the weak link in the Fred/ Ginger partnership this really deserves more respect. Fred Astaire as a tap - dancing psychiatrist! It does ... read more »
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Ginger shines in Carefree!
'Carefree' stands out from the other Fred/Ginger films in providing more scope than usual for Ginger to showcase her acting/comedic talent. Fred plays ... read more »
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Fred and Ginger on form...
There is something specific about watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers that just makes you want to dance. I think it's because they make it look so much ... read more »
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